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March 1 talk will discuss helping neglected, abused children
The Metuchen Edison Women’s Club has announced a free presentation, given by Colette Scozzafava of CASA for Children, will be held at 7 p.m. on March 1 at The Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. The challenges facing neglected and abused children from Middlesex County and how the community can help and volunteer will be discussed.…
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Louis Armstrong to come to life at library
The East Brunswick Human Relations Council and the East Brunswick Public Library will celebrate the life and legacy of Louis Armstrong with a presentation titled “What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong” 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at the library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Ricky Riccardi, director of research collections at the Louis…
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Community invited to Howie King Classic
The inaugural Howie King Community Classic is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 25 in the gym at South River High School (SRHS), 11 Montgomery St. The event is designed to honor King, known as “South River’s No. 1 Fan,” and to offer thanks to local police departments for keeping communities safe. Highlights will include law-enforcement…
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Manalapan looks for individual improvement from bowlers
By Jeff Appelblatt Darryl Birkhead, the bowling coach at Manalapan High School, knows his teams had seasons that weren’t anything to brag about. However, he has certain kids he expects to see improve in time for next year. The top bowler the coach hopes to see big things from is Justin Korman. The junior didn’t…
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Local artists featured at Metuchen’s Rotunda Gallery
A reception for the current exhibit by Metuchen senior artists will be held from 1-3 p.m. on March 4 at Metuchen Borough Hall’s Rotunda Gallery, 400 Main St., Metuchen. Inclement weather will move the reception to March 11. The public is invited to attend. The artists are part of a group, The Paint and Palette…
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Police cannot determine cause of fatal crash
JACKSON – Police have not determined the cause of a fatal incident in which a young man’s vehicle ran off the road and struck a tree during the final week of January. Police said Shane R. Stewart, 25, of Jackson, was killed when his car ran off Freehold Road and struck a tree in the…
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Braves’ wrestlers shift focus to District 21 tournament
By Jeff Appelblatt Manalapan High School wrestling coach Scott Pressman was disappointed to see his team lose in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group V semifinals Feb. 8 at Monroe Township High School. Even though Monroe was ranked higher in the bracket, Pressman could only anticipate his team pulling out a win. “We had planned on…
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Freehold Township looks forward after Handchen Cup loss
By Jeff Appelblatt Freehold Township High School ice hockey coach Mike Celano couldn’t believe his team lost in the first round of the Handchen Cup. Everything about that match with Howell High School indicated the Patriots should have won, including the fact that Freehold Township was the fourth seed and Howell was seeded 13th. Things…
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Howie King Community Classic to debut Feb. 25
South River High School will hold the first annual Howie King Community Classic at 10 a.m. Feb. 25 at the gym, 11 Montgomery St., South River. The event, which thanks local area police departments for keeping the community safe, will feature law enforcement basketball games, performances by South River High School’s cheer team and band, trivia contests and more.…
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